Atty. Matthew Christopher Houchens

Atty. Matthew Christopher Houchens

Matthew Christopher Houchens is a lawyer practicing tax, appeals. Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Matthew Christopher Houchens at a glance

Matthew Christopher Houchens is a tax and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997) and California U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2010). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1997) and University of Illinois (B.S. Engineering, 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Christopher Houchens is a lawyer practicing tax, appeals
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Matthew practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Christopher Houchens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Christopher Houchens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Matthew Christopher Houchens's law office located?
Matthew Christopher Houchens's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Christopher Houchens handle?
Matthew Christopher Houchens focuses on tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Christopher Houchens practiced law?
Matthew Christopher Houchens has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Matthew Christopher Houchens go to law school?
Matthew Christopher Houchens earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. Engineering, 1994).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 1997
B.S. Engineering
University of Illinois
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
California U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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